Foundations of Biblical Justice and Law

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In life, people are aware of many prospective of justice and the law. Often, people will reflect on the similarities and their differences but not truly knowing how they work. What becomes questionable is whether justice is law or law is justice. Then I shall try to indicate as clearly as possible the different views of justice and the law from a biblical view and from man’s ideal.
Theological Definition
Justice
Justice has various forms within the bible and our society. Its most basic meaning is treat mankind with love, respect and equitably. Let’s consider the biblical justice; it encompasses individuals, communities, and the cosmos whole, by upholding both goodness and impartiality. It stands at the center of true religion. In a sentence: In James 1:27 (New International Version), James stated that the kind of “religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” According to Metzger (2010), “Earlier Scripture says, ‘The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern’ (Prov. 29:7).” It also means the treatment of others will not go unpunished, regardless of race and/or social class. If you do the crime or something wrong, then your misshaps shall be given same punishment or treated the same. This is important to remember especially when writers or readers introduce justice from bible and make references to our God as “a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows” (Psalm 68:4-5 New International Version).
Biblical Foundation
The foundation of justice starts with God’s love as explained and lectured from our scripture notes or bible reading. We have all heard the sto...

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